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The Stampe et Vertongen RSV.26-100 RSV.18-100 RSV.26-18 and SV-18 were a family of two-seat touring aircraft designed by Alfred Renard and built by Stampe et Vertongen in Belgium in the 1920s and under license by Gates Aircraft in the United States as the Gates Convertiplane. Originally designed as a biplane a monoplane version soon followed and the aircraft was eventually marketed as convertible between the two configurations.

Made by Gates AircraftStampe et Vertongen.

Empty Weight Lb
1060
Wing Area Sqm
26
Designer
Alfred Renard
Eng 1 Type
Renard 100
Max Speed Mph
104
Ceiling Ft
15000
Eng 1 Kw
75
Span In
8
Gross Weight Lb
1640
Capacity
1
Number Built
11
Crew
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
1000
Empty Weight Kg
484
Gross Weight Kg
747
Height In
11
Range Km
640
Climb Rate Ms
6
Manufacturer
Gates Aircraft
Stampe et Vertongen
Range Miles
400
First Flight
1928
Max Speed Kmh
168
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
30
National Origin
Belgium
Wing Area Sqft
280
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
9
Length Ft
23
Height M
3
Ceiling M
4600
Eng 1 Hp
100
Eng 1 Number
1000
Length In
3
Length M
7
Category
Belgian sport aircraft 1920-1929
Stampe et Vertongen aircraft

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